The Pack

THE PACK VOL.1 . March 2017

Chief Editor

Joy Nyambura

Editor

Josepha Mafubo

Sub-Editor

Alfred Ndegwa

Graphics and Design Lorraine Modi

Photography

Joseph Kariuki & Joseph Murimi

Client Relations Stella Nabutola Printed by Silverline Designs muturajay@yahoo.com

Page 2. The team Page 3. Book review Page 4. Chronicles of a classmate.

Page 5. Celebrating diversity Page 6. Entertainment Page 7. Never too young for leadership Page 11. Life after PAC- Stay connected Page 12 & 13. Graduate school Page 14. The Game Contact us: thepackmagazine@gmail.com

THE TEAM

Josepha Mafubo Communication student 2nd year Major: Corporate Communication

behind the magazine

Loves inspiring others through the word of God.

Loves helping others discover and use their talents

Alfred Ndegwa Communication student 3rd year Major: Corporate Communication Stella Nabutolla Communication student 3rd year major: Corporate Communication

Joseph Kariuki Communication student 3rd year Major: Media studies

Enjoys reading a good book.

Also enjoys writing

Lorraine Modi Communication student 3rd year Major: Media studies Enjoys art and thinking like an artist. She also loves singing.

Selective listener. Only listens to what is important

Joseph Murimi Communication student 2nd year Major: Media studies Has a strong love for humanity.

Charity is where his heart lies.

Wanjiku Migichi Patron of the team Editor- Evangel Publishing House “I am proud of this team the avant-garde of the communication department�

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Joy Nyambura Communication student 3rd year Major: Corporate Communication Loves writing. Uses her free time to blog on her life experiences

7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE

BOOK REVIEW

By: Josepha Mafubo Communication Department; 2nd year

This book was published for the first time in 1989. More than 25 million copies have been sold worldwide, in 38 different languages.

Stephen Covey was Times magazine’s 25th most influential American, one of the world’s foremost leadership authorities, organizational experts, and thought leaders. His legacy to the world is Principle-Centered Leadership and his many contributions will live on through the principles he taught and expressed.

Before introducing the habits, he proceeds to discuss the broad topic of our state of mind, using topics such as paradigms and principles.

The seven habits move us through the following crucial stages: Habit 1-3 (The process of taking the responsibility of yourself and your life as a whole) Habit 4-6 (Learning how to collaborate with others for better outcomes and higher effectiveness) Habit 7 (Enables the better use of the six habits, through renewal of important aspects of life).

The seven habits are: 1. Being proactive- this means choosing to look at what you can control and influence, and using those to improve your situation.

2. Begin with the end in mind- this involves doing something that will lead you somewhere different from that end goal.

3. Put first things first- this is the habit of prioritizing the most important and the most urgent in whatever role we are in.

4. Think win-win- This means finding ways to build interdependent relationships that are mutually beneficial to all parties 5. Seek first to understand, then to be understood- once you gain a deep understanding of where the audience is coming from, then you can respond in a way that truly addresses their concerns.

6. Synergize- The general benefit of this habit rings true no matter what decade you’re in.

7. Sharpen the saw- One’s self is the most valuable tool that one can use. Practice makes perfect people.

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Covey believes that people must impact other people for solidarity and longevity both mentally and physically.

At some point while reading the book, I began to anticipate some sort of affirmation of Covey’s religious beliefs.

I discovered he is a Mormon.

This perturbed me since I do not accept Mormon beliefs as truth. Mormons believe that a person has to prove themselves worthy in order to be permitted into one of three “kingdoms,” or heavens. Their performance determines their “degree of glory.” It is this hierarchy of works that has been transmuted into principles and habits and become the basis of Covey’s book. I personally do not put much merit in people’s abilities.

The book remains a topseller for the simple reason that it ignores trends and pop psychology for proven principles of fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity What habit do you think you need to work on?

PUBLISHER: Free Press ISBN 13: 9780671708634

chronicles of a classmate

By: Alfred Ndegwa Communication Department 3rd year

it ends, I am going home”, says Joy, as she scuttles hurriedly is not trip.she Heriseyes become late larger towarda afun class two minutes to.

I joined PAC University having studied and brighter especially when a question She loves keeping time. Joy one semester at Daystar University. Studyshe does not know the answer to is asked ing Communication at PAC has actually in class. I am always surprised because it is grounded me and forged my purpose. That a stark difference from the utterly hilarious I joined PAC having studied aside, it is myUniversity classmates that make studyperson she is away from class. I believe she one semester at Daystar University.

Studying quite interesting. will make a brilliant PR practitioner when ing Communication at PAC has actually she sits at one corner and a mere furrowing grounded me andcan’t. forged my purpose.

“By the way, I just I have a gig andThat we of foreheadsmile and and squinting of her eyes hasher a winning large bright eyes aside,toit make is my classmates make would studyhave this money”,that Lorraine will ball rolling in the organization’s thatset willthe entrance you into taking back the ing quite interesting. say with a deft swing of her wrist and a face direction. projector to the ICT, and in PAC that is a that says this discussion is over. I often won- very uninteresting trip. Her eyes become “By thewhy way,she I just I have a gig and we Stella dered wascan’t. never caught sleeping a hard worker and onewhen who alikes to larger isand brighter especially queshave tothen makeI discovered this money”,it Lorraine would in class is in her eyes. complete everything in time without tion she does not know the answer todelay. is say with a defteyes swing of are herconstant wrist andeven a She has fierce that Iasked learned from Iher discipline of getting in class. amthe always surprised beface that says this discussion is over.

I often when she is drowsy in class. It is so natural things done in good time and then cause it is a stark difference from the wondered why she was never caught with her that she will look right at swiftly moving on to something utterly hilarious person she is sleeping in class thenShe I discovered you yet she is asleep. is very else. away from class. I “Create it isand in her eyes. fierce tall if you doShe nothas know, she friendships eyesremind that areyou constant even will as she basiThe most important believe she will makething a brilthat will when she is drowsy in class.

It cally lords over you with her I have learned from being liant PR practitioner when transcend is so natural withisher that height.

Her goal to be a she ashe classmate is that being sits at one corner andina time and will look right at you yet she is radio personality and there is university is about creating mere furrowing of her foreproblems” asleep.

She very tall and if you no doubt in isher ability to grip relationships and networks head and squinting of her do not know, willthat remind you listeners with she a voice makes that will will set lastthe long after univereyes ball rolling in as she basically lords over you with you really concentrate on what she is sity. the organization’s direction. her height. goalyou is to a radio saying, evenHer when dobe not want personto. It is Stella is a hard worker and one who likes alitycharm and there is no doubt in her that ability to her and warm personality really Create friendships that will transcend time to complete everything in the given time grip listeners with a voice that makes you make her a classmate to remember. and problems. neverfrom know how classwithout delay. IYou learned her theadiscireally concentrate on what she is saying, mate cangetting be of help later in life. pline of things done in good time even when you do not want to.

It is her “I came to class today and I am not in the Do not be a loner and imagine things will and then swiftly moving on to something charm and warm personality that really mood for the class or the day. As soon as come else. your way without other people. Nomake her a classmate to remember. it ends, I am going home”, says Joy, as she tice and habits The their mostquirks important thing Iand haveremember learned scuttles hurriedly toward a class she is two them and praise them. from being a classmate is that being in uni“I came to class andkeeping I am nottime. in theJoy versity is about creating relationships and minutes late to. today She loves mood for the class thelarge day. As sooneyes as has a winning smileorand bright Memories are made of such as these! that will entrance you into taking back the projector to the ICT office, and in PAC that (Image from: en.wikipedia.org)

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celebrating diversity

By: Joy Nyambura Communication Department 3rd year

RWANDA

SIMPLE FACTS: MOTTO: “Ubumwe, Umurimo, Gukunda Igihugu.”

“Unity, Work, Patriotism” - Got their independence on 1st July 1962 - Still have a king.

- First country in Africa to ban plastic bags

DID YOU KNOW? TRADITIONAL RWANDAN DANCE The famous Rwandan dance was inspired by the shape of the horns of cows and bulls.

Dancers would entertain the King by imitating something he loved; cows. the dance is made beautiful when the dancers move their hands in a manner that imitates the long horns of the royal cows, ‘inyambo’

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Entertainment CROSSWORD Women in the Bible

Letters to find: 1. Abigail 2. Deborah 3. Delilah 4. Esther 5. Hagar 6. Herodias 7. Jezebel 8. Leah 9. Lydia 10. Phoebe

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR BIBLE?

1. Who slept in prison between two soldiers? a. Peter b. James c.. John d. Paul 2. Which brothers were known as “Boanerges”? a. Judas and Bartholomew b. Thomas and Philip c. James and John

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

Music: What’s hot!

Mali Music Album

Mali is the third album by American recording artist Mali Music, released on June 18, 2014 by RCA Records and Bystorm Records. It overflows with velvety vocals and smooth grooves where it is split between soulful pop, piano ballads, and the occasional nod to contemporary reggae.

My best song in the album definitely has to be ‘Beautiful’, He sings the song with warmth and grace and welcomes his audience into the message. A master work of art it surely is. Mali Music’s musical style welcomes the insta generation to Christ and gives them a christian perspective on worldly issues.

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never too young for leadership

JOSEPHA MAFUBO’s

LEADERSHIP JOURNEY

By Joy Nyambura Communication Department 3rd year.

“izina niryo muntu.”

Rwandese proverb meaning, the name is the person.

Josepha Mafubo is a vibrant young lady who is filled with determination and drive.

Just as her name ‘Mafubo’ suggests, she is one who more often than not, forgets herself to support and especially spare others shame and deprivation.

Family and Education Being the third born from a family of four, Josepha is a true testimony of God’s love and mercy. Born in Rwanda, she attended St. Joseph Ecumenical School, and later went to Ecole International Espoir where she did her O level and A level.

Having prayed and asked God for an opportunity to study in a good university after high school, Josepha found her way to Pan Africa Christian University, and blended in perfectly due to

her love for a quiet environ- ship skills, through different ment. training opportunities.

She has grown to love and appreciate the small sized classes, which have proved her belief that better education depends on one-on-one contact with your professor.

Her love for leadership grew thus giving her the urge to vie for vice president of the student body. This has opened up her mind, enabled her to see things in a different light, and has Leadership Path enabled her skills and abiliThe young Josepha who ties to mature so beautifully, joined PAC may never have making her who she is now. seen or even imagined herself taking up a leadership Just like Josepha, it is imporposition. As a matter of fact, tant to always have an open leadership was nowhere mind. Leadership does not near her plans. just come, it grows and when In her second semester, nurtured it blossoms.

Josepha found herself in Without passion, you canthe student leadership as an not be a leader, because pasinternational student rep- sion is the driving force that resentative. How? She like brings people together. most of us may not be able to explain it, but it happened.

It is from that time that she started nurturing her leader

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DEBRAH NJIRI . A student at PAC University, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Business Leadership.

Debrah knew she could capture the market by offering similar quality

Debrah was all set to attend college and eventually become a lawyer when both her parents were killed in a tragic car accident. She ended up in an NGO project for orphans that helps them make a living through making clothes.

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life after pac- stay connected

SEVEN HUNDRED PEOPLE MISSING By: Josepha Mafubo Communication Department 2nd year

The journey to the realization of a vibrant Alumni Association for Pan Africa Christian University dates back to 1988, when a group of Alumni met informally under the then Principal Dr. Paul Kohls and his wife Lynn.

According to existing records, the challenge at that time was the insufficient number of alumni living nearby to sustain an ongoing alumni association.

It however went domant for years.

Message from current students to Alumni

The PAC University Registrar and a Master of Some current students, Arts in Leadership gradu- did not know there is a ate from PAC University PAC University Alumni Asin 2009, embarked on sociation. the endeavor to see the 1. Share your experience re-launch of a vibrant and knowledge- no alumni assomatter where you ciation of PAC are in life, there Alumni University. are definitely They then students Theme: came up “Networking that can with a strabenefit from Passionately” tegic plan: your expeIn June 1998 a constiturience and tion for the Association Mission – To advice. was drafted, which later network and 2. Be a Mentor. in the same year led to strengthen the PAC Uni3. Volunteer to be a guest the formation of an Exspeaker- Students need ecutive Committee com- versity Alumni by developing programmes for just the right blend of prised of Chairman, Mr. Lombo Simba, Vice-Chair- professional and spiritual scholarly and practical exman: Rev. Jimmy Kimani, growth, upholding Chris- posure to equip them for the professional world.

Secretary: Dr. Francis Ma- tian servant leadership practice, and providing 4. Create your own pernana and Treasurer: Rev. Fred Kilonzo. Others who mentorship to emerging sonal way to make a difference. served as pioneers of the leaders in Africa and beThis is where leaders Alumni Association were, yond in service to God. are made. We are going Rev. Ann Wambugu, Core Values People excel- to differ with Luke 4:24 Bernard Amianda, Rev. lence, diversity, integrity verse. We will celebrate Bill Kithinji, and Mr. Paul and proclamation. you at home.

Kimani among others.

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how far can you see?

graduate school

It has not been easy but it has taken the hand of God for me to come this far in my studies.

Olaleye Olawale Tolulope. A Nigerian student at PAC University, pursuing a Master of Arts in Leadership.

Q. According to you, which areas would you like improved by the University?

Communication. This is because there is a problem with the flow of information.

Peter Morville, “What we find changes who we become.”

Q. Why did you choose Q. Name achievement PAC one university rather you are proud of since you joined PAC University? than other university or I havecollege grownin more spiritually.

I am better Kenya?

Q. Tell us about yourself than II chose came, PAC thusUniversity I have a more closer relaMy name is Olaleye Olawale Tolulope from tionship with God. because of the Godly way the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. A businessman of doing things and also and a graduate of Human Resources ManQ. Where see PACand University in 5 they do areyou hospitable agement. years’? staff are friendly with America wasn’t built in a day. I Q. Which program are you unknow PAC Universitywill grow “Education dertaking at PAC University, to greater heights. Everyis the most powand why that program? thing starts with one step. erful tool that you Master of Arts in Leadership.

PAC university has a great can use to change I chose the course because future. the world. “ it gives me more opportuNelson Mandela. nity to be versatile and build Q. To those looking forward my knowledge on how to be a to joining PAC University? successful leader.

This is one of the institutions in

Kenya that incorporates Godly teachQ. Why did you choose PAC University? ings. They will acquire more knowledge in The Godly factor, and also the hospitable their field of study and they shall leave PAC and friendly staff. Furthermore, the univernourished spiritually. sity has a serene and quiet environment for learning.

Q. How do you balance your work, study and family?

Almost nothing is presented to you on a silver platter. You have to really work for it.

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graduate school

noble woman; balanced life

Take with me a journey of discovering a mother, wife, pastor and a therapist who has stood against all odds to give her best. Meet Marion Mutwiri, a PhD student in Marriage and Family Therapy at PAC University.

Abigail Adams once said, “ if we mean to have heroes, statesmen and philosophers, we should have learned women”.

Marion Mutwiri is a clear example of this. She is undertaking a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy, a course only a handful of men have ventured in.

Life and Family Marion is not only a lecturer and a pastor, but also a wife to a pastor that she co-works with. “I value people and relationships” a jovial mother of three states with a wide smile.

She continues to say that she considers herself a committed Christian who strives to honor God with her life, hard work and ties with people. “I have hobbies which keep me engaged during my free time. I read, watch movies, and visit scenic sites, I also sing and listen to inspirational music” said Marion.

Ministry Marion has been a pastor for several years.

Being in the ministerial team, she has had the responsibility of making sure that as a shepherd, all her sheep are well fed and looked after. This prompted her to seek advanced studies in Marriage and Family therapy. “I felt the need to be skilled in the field.

This is the exact program I was looking for.”

The Balance “Independence is happiness,” she points out, “The greatest challenge I face as a fulltime employee and a fulltime student is finding the delicate balance between being an excellent worker, and a good student.”

Marion foresees PAC University rebirthing itself to being the giant theological training institution it was that provided cutting edge training for dynamic church leaders who integrate faith and education in ministry and public service.

Advice to Young People According to the wisest, wealthiest and the most famous man of all times: King Solomon, ‘the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom…’ Proverbs 1:7 The one thing that young people are obligated to do, is be themselves. There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.

“There is no point of equating yourself to another person.” ~Aldous Huxley.

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the game

FC VIONGOZI In April 2016, the Corporate Business Leadership Centre (CBLC); one of the business units of PAC University, started the journey of putting together a football team that would be an embodiment of PAC University’s ‘Leadership’ character.

The ‘Usafi ni Uongozi’ initiative is all about Several months later, FC Viongozi are ambassadors of leadership values for PAC University. They are now recognized as the SPORTS sensitizing the public to dispose litter official PAC University football club.

SECTION and garbage responsibly. The team will And the journey continues!

PAC UNIVERSITY adopt up toBRAND 3 streets and roads within the ENHANCE MENT Roysambu area to serve as models for this The team will perpetuate THROUGH initiative. Working closely with other patriotism, national unity SPORTS stakeholders, litter and garbage bins and integrity through its By M. in strategic places willJoseph be installed games and programs to its & Joseph within theK.selected streets and fans.

FC Viongozi: roads.

A sensitization campaign will then follow to ensure that the comThe club is focused on munities living and doing business delivering its three objecalong the selected streets and roads tives as follows: do not throw litter and garbage 1. Marketing the University anywhere else other than the desigthrough brand enhance nated bins. ment as leaders in sports

“Every player will be a leader on the field”

development in Kenya, being ambassadors of Christian based leadership values in the example of the ultimate Leader, Jesus Christ and opening up a new revenue stream for PAC University 2. Marketing the University through commercial football.

Team Philosophy Every player will be a leader on the field of play to exhibit a brand of football with surprise attacking supported by defense splitting passes and sharp finishing. Quick transition to collective team defending will ride on the highly physical characteristic of African football with supporting team mates and fighting shrewdly and bravely for the team while humbly respecting the opposing team with total sportsmanship.

Sports for development: Usafi Ni Uongozi Initiative FC Viongozi believes in leading by example. The team intends to embrace ‘sports for Team Motto Development’ principle by using fooball as Leaders on cleats! a social mobilization tool.

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ASK THE COUNSELLORS

Q

I have come to realize that in my current relationship I am being given only breadcrumbs. I decided to do something about it; completely disappearing for two weeks at best, blocking his calls and texts on WhatsApp. What I am wondering, is that not counterproductive in the sense that it kind of does not make sense if I do all that then go back to him and try the relationship once more?

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I promote keeping yourself busy and not focused on a guy. Disappearing and blocking. never works. Please reconsider. You might be feeling angry and disappearing might feel right to you, but, what will it accomplish? Is this what you want to pres-

ent to a man as your reaction to behavior that isn't working for you? Being up front is healthier for you. You want to practice awesomeness in every relationship.

I've learned that what we practice is what we become. I was with a guy who was verbally abusive, so I picked up a few tricks of my own over the years I was with him. Now I'm with a wonderful, sweet man, and boy, have I let a few mean-spirited lines slip out. I immediately apologized, but I've noticed that he doesn't share deep feelings/concerns anymore. My point? Don't get into the habit of reacting to unaceptable behavior. Get into the habit ofaddressing it and maybe even walking away from it.

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OPEN QUEstION Why is it with men that ask for a date then don't follow through?

An old flame got in touch with me on Facebook and after we messaged for a few weeks he asked if he could take me out for a meal; I said yes and he said he'd get in touch to make arrangement. We were supposed to meet up tonight but he's never mentioned anything about it!

Similar thing happened a few months ago with another guy my friend had set me up with.Back and forward, he asked if he could take me on a date. I agreed and then he vanished.

This has happened to me numerous times. Is it me? Why do men behave like this? No wonder I've been single so long!

This is an open question to the readers. What would you advice this young girl. What should she do? Is she doomed to be single forever?

Please send us your advice to: thepackmagazine@gmail.com. The editor wil publish selected responses

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